Ensembles
When and where we meet
Tonics 4.30 - 5.30pm
LNCO - 4.30 - 5.30pm Autumn Term 2020 Spring Term 2021 Summer Term 2021 |
14th Sept - 30th Nov (19th & 26th Oct Half Term) 11th Jan - 22nd March (15th Feb Half Term) 19th April - 5th July (3rd May Bank Holiday) (31st May Half term) |
Term dates may vary due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
The groups
Absolute beginners
Primarily for children from the age of five. Children have great fun learning musical skills through group activities, playing games and listening. Kodåly and Dalcroze Eurhythmics are taught and the children begin to learn how to play in an ensemble. |
TONICS
For those already playing strings age 5+ This session is for primary school children. They play in a full string orchestra and continue to develop their skills by using Kodåly and Dalcroze Eurhythmics. |
SUBDOMINANTS
For school-age children of all grades the students are joined by tutors, giving them the opportunity to play alongside experienced musicians. |
Leading Notes Chamber Orchestra (LNCO)
For those approximately Grade 4 and above, Leading Notes offers the opportunity to play Chamber Orchestra music and students are encouraged to join their County Youth Orchestra. |